Yeoh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Yeoh

What does the name Yeoh mean?

The Yeoh surname comes from the Old English word "ea," or "yo," in Somerset and Devon dialects, which meant "river" or "stream." It was likely originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream.

Early Origins of the Yeoh family

The surname Yeoh was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from very ancient times, at Hempton Sachville. "Tre-Yeo [in the parish of Launcells, Cornwall] was an ancient seat belonging to the family of Yeo." 1

Early History of the Yeoh family

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Yeoh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Yeo, Yeoh, Yea, Yeoman, Attyea and others.

Early Notables of the Yeoh family

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Migration of the Yeoh family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alan Yeo, who settled in Salem Massachusetts in 1630; John Yeo settled in Virginia in 1654 with Prudence; Hugh and Clare Yeo settled in Virginia in 1653.

Contemporary Notables of the name Yeoh (post 1700) +

Michelle Yeoh (b. 1962), Malaysian actress, Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award nominee known for her roles in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Sources +

Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print